IT-technologies in oil and gas industry

Tom Gran

Vice President, Dassault Systems Energy Department

Modern extraction and processing in oil and gas industry are associated with a number of difficulties, faced by companies every day such as development of deposits with difficult reserves, new environmental safety requirements and compliance with international standards in general, obsolescence of existing systems. Speaking about the complex market situation, the global market is changing – today we can observe an increase in the number of acquisitions and consolidation transactions as well as a steady competitive expansion.

Application of 3D technologies in the oil and gas industry allows companies to become highly competitive on a global level. The ability to model and simulate operations in a three dimensional format helps to optimize environmental and safety issues. The area of application is very wide. Technological industrial solutions are introduced at all stages – from the planning stage to, for example, integrated production management.

Various software applications can enhance efficiency of companies depending on their scopes of business. For example, the Integrated Plant Engineering solution designed specifically for the development of a digital copy of a real plant, including the simulation of all construction and operation features, and Optimized Plant Construction significantly simplifies communication in the project team among all members. In addition to plant construction, customized solutions help to make decisions about exploration, have modeling and simulation of deposits functions and assess reliability and safety in real-time mode.